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Pakk Taii Design Week 2025: “South Paradise”
Published on 07/08/2025
» Get ready for a journey to Pakk Taii Design Week 2025 (PTDW2025), the annual creative festival showcasing Southern Thailand! From 28 August to 7 September 2025, the historic Old Town of Songkhla and Hat Yai will come alive as all 14 Southern provinces unite to highlight the region’s captivating charm and vast potential. This year’s theme, “South Paradise,” promises an immersive experience designed for tranquility, rejuvenation, and new possibilities. Whether you’re seeking peace, relaxation, healing, or inspiration, a trip south this August is sure to leave you feeling fully energized.
Finn Partners with UK Universities to Expand Pathways
Published on 07/08/2025
» Finn School (Finn) has formally signed partnership agreements with Swansea University and the University of Leicester—two of the UK’s top-ranked institutions—to create direct pathways for Thai students to complete their final undergraduate year through a globally recognised 2+1 Top-up Degree system. This initiative breaks down traditional educational barriers and reduces overall costs, empowering students in Thailand to earn degrees from world-class universities with confidence.
UK pensioner, student arrested for backing Palestine Action
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» LONDON — Pensioner Marji Mansfield never imagined she would end up suspected of terrorism for protesting against the banning of a pro-Palestinian group.
Thais likely to travel domestically during long weekend
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/08/2025
» The four-day Mother's Day holiday this weekend is expected to generate 13 billion baht from 3.16 million domestic trips, with most tourists preferring to travel within their own provinces and avoid cross-regional journeys to save on costs, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Bangkok Land eyes major new stadium
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/08/2025
» SET-listed Bangkok Land is planning a new 45,000-seat stadium costing up to 10 billion baht on a scale similar to Rajamangala National Stadium, located at the Thunder Dome site and the adjacent football stadium in Muang Thong Thani, viewing a five-year development plan.
Acting PM issues policy directives to better aid public
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/08/2025
» Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Thursday laid down urgent policy directives to provincial governors and senior officials, calling for faster and more effective responses to deliver government policies as well as better serve the people.
Israeli security cabinet to discuss future Gaza war plans
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» JERUSALEM - Israel’s security cabinet was expected to meet later on Thursday to discuss military plans in Gaza, Israeli media said, as the families of hostages launched a desperate plea for help aboard a flotilla to the territory.
UK says first migrants held under return deal with France
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» LONDON - The United Kingdom said on Thursday it had detained the first migrants under a new “one-in, one-out” deal with France in which it can return people crossing the Channel on small boats.
Pheu Thai MP secures deputy speaker’s post
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/08/2025
» Pheu Thai Party MP Chaiya Promma has been selected as first deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, replacing the governing party’s Pichet Chuamuangphan, who was thrown out of parliament by the Constitutional Court on Aug 1 for misusing state funds.
Spontaneous glass breakage: causes and the role of internal stress
Patiparn Changpoo, Published on 07/08/2025
» Glass suddenly shattering on its own may seem mysterious, but it can be explained scientifically.